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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.31, 6.48 and 3.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.31, 6.48 and 3.90 is: 5.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.31 : 6.48 = 3.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.31/6.48 = 3.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.31x = 6.48 × 3.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.31x = 25.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.27/4.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.86

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